Supporting Our Community, On and Off the Road El Tour de Tucson is almost here. This annual event showcases the beauty of our region and brings visitors from around the world. As we shared last month, my team has worked closely with the El Tour Board to make sure southeast Tucson and Vail residents are well-informed and able to move around safely...
Working to Make El Tour de Tucson Better for Our Community El Tour de Tucson is one of Southern Arizona’s signature events, touching communities across Pima County, including Tucson, Corona de Tucson, Vail, Sahuarita, and Green Valley. We understand its economic power. It brings in millions through hotels, restaurants, shops, and more. We fully...
The Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce (GVACC) is excited to announce we will be hosting the first 2025 Golden Spike Celebration on September 18, 2025, at Desert Diamond Casino 7350 S. Nogales Hwy in Tucson. This year we will be recognizing more than one hundred companies and individuals that represent the economic engines that keep our...
Building Our Future Together With Project Blue no longer moving forward inside the city, and its future still uncertain, we have a chance to step back and shape a shared vision for our community. This is especially true in Ward 4 and the areas just outside our city limits where much of the land is zoned for development. Project Blue brought a lot...
If you have felt an extra spark in the air around Vail lately, you are not imagining it. From vibrant events to innovative new programs, our community is moving forward with purpose, creativity, and collaboration. At the Greater Vail Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to serve as the connecting force between local businesses, nonprofits, schools...
Off to a Great Start The 25/26 school year is off to a great start. This year is especially exciting as we celebrated the grand opening of our brand new school, Saguaro Creek K-8, nestled in the heart of the Rocking K Community. This beautiful new campus brings to a close the bond dollars that were approved by our voters back in 2018 and stands as...
Hello neighbors, I’m skipping the pleasantries this month. It’s August. It’s hot. Spirit Halloween stores are popping up around town, reminding us that the heat won’t last forever. But while the temperatures will cool down soon, we’re jumping into a hot topic right now: Project Blue. By now, you’ve probably heard about Project Blue, the proposed...
The City of Tucson and its contractor, Borderland Construction, continue to make progress in the widening of Valencia Road between Kolb Road and Houghton Road. The expansion of this segment of Valencia Road will complete the eastern portions of the corridor, from Alvernon Way to Houghton Road. The project, which started in November 2024, is on...
We’ve officially passed the City of Tucson’s FY 25-26 budget, which reflects the priorities we heard loud and clear from the community. That said, we’re still facing a significant gap. City departments requested ~$71 million in supplemental funding for things like equipment, staffing, and technology to better serve residents, and we couldn’t fund...
Hello Friends, Summer is officially here, and I hope this season brings you some fun and special moments with family and friends. Whether you’re cooling off at one of our free splash pads, swimming at a city pool, or just enjoying a slower pace, I hope you take time to make great memories and stay safe out there. As always, I’m...
